as in fervent
feeling or showing strong and energetic support for a person, cause, etc.; filled with zeal
zealous fans She was one of the president's most zealous supporters. The detective was zealous in her pursuit of the kidnappers.
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But a car bomb explosion (set by zealous Joker followers) brings total destruction, killing or severely injuring the assembled, such as District Attorney Harvey Dent (Harry Lawtey).
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Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
But Miller pairs that zealous fury with an ability to plunge into the depths of the federal bureaucracy, pushing personnel and policy levers to try and actually make his agenda happen.
—Andrew Prokop, Vox, 26 Sep. 2024
This is a zealous pursuit, without question—and one that can easily be derailed by the luxury of settling for anything less.
—Edward Deangelis, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
At its best, the book shows how a New York newspaper’s particular brand of journalism—a mix of personal take, zealous muckraking, and hunger for the new—had repercussions in the culture at large.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 22 Aug. 2024
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Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
But Miller pairs that zealous fury with an ability to plunge into the depths of the federal bureaucracy, pushing personnel and policy levers to try and actually make his agenda happen.
—Andrew Prokop, Vox, 26 Sep. 2024
This is a zealous pursuit, without question—and one that can easily be derailed by the luxury of settling for anything less.
—Edward Deangelis, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
At its best, the book shows how a New York newspaper’s particular brand of journalism—a mix of personal take, zealous muckraking, and hunger for the new—had repercussions in the culture at large.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 22 Aug. 2024
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While Rogan’s audience is more likely to support the former president, Rogan himself isn’t a fervent Trump supporter.Margie Cullen, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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Songs were written about his famous final words and fervent fighting spirit.Alexander Smith, NBC News, 19 Oct. 2024
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For a beginner-friendly choice for those just starting to get a hang of their paddle, try Chattanooga Guided Adventures, where routes are designed to tour through placid sections in the river and enthusiastic and knowledgable guides help with set-up and safety at every step of the way.Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
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The performer, Moon Ok-gyeong, played by Jung Eun-chae, is followed by enthusiastic female fans who cry and swoon at her romantic performances.Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Five years later, McGarvey took the podium at a convention of the building-trades unions and offered up half an hour of ardent love for the Biden Administration.Nicholas Lemann, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
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Many Trump voters are ardent public fans and have no reservations about declaring their support.Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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As a kid, Knight was passionate about drawing and superheroes.Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Soon after his death, The Los Angeles Times highlighted how Dr. Zimbardo was passionate about extending the results of his research to prison and criminal justice reform.Eric Wood, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Zealous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zealous. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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